Elizabeth Kurtz, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and spokesperson for the American Medical Associate (APMA) says if you neglect your feet, that can lead to unnecessary pain and other foot problem. Fortunately, it’s easy to keep your foot healthy.
These simple tips will ensure pain free feet.
1. Wash your feet
Not washing feet before going to bed will irritate and infect your feet.
2. Remove hard skin
Use a pumice stone or foot file to gently remove the hard skin.
3. Use moisturizer
Moisturizes tough skin of your heel
4. Cut toenails
Always trim your toenails straight across.
5. Wear covered shoes
Public places tend to be breeding place for fungi that can lead to infections.
6. Change often your socks
To avoid foot odour
7. Avoid sharing moccasin
To prevent fungal infections
8. Opt breathable footwear.
Wear shoes made of leather to allow air to circulate
9. Wear comfortable shoes that fit
Good foot care and regular foot checks are an important part of your health care. If you have foot problems, be sure to talk to your doctor.
